VFF members will have the opportunity to put their hand up to lead the VFF’s policy and advocacy efforts in the new year. The VFF’s Issues Advisory Committees are responsible for driving the VFF’s policy and advocacy agenda on the…
We’re encouraging farmers to help inform the Victorian Government plan for transmission development across the state. The new government agency charged with planning future transmission projects, VicGrid has released an online survey and mapping tool to help determine where future…
Join us for what promises to be one of the premier events on Victoria’s grains calendar at the 2024 VFF Grains Conference in Horsham. WHERE– Horsham Golf Club DATES/TIMES Sunday 25th February 2024- Welcome Dinner: 6pm – 9pm Monday 26th…
The Victorian Government has released draft Animal Care and Protection Legislation for public comment in Victoria, making it the largest shakeup in 37 years. So, what does it mean for farmers, where to from here and how can you have…
***Registrations to the 2024 VFF AGM have now closed*** Notice is given that the 45th Annual General Meeting of Victorian Farmers Federation (ACN 079 980 304) (VFF) will be held at: Online viewing (not participation) will also be available. Details…
Since, we launched the new tiered membership packages in October the response from our UDV members has been very positive, with many members already transitioning to the new memberships. To provide more clarity for our UDV members that haven’t joined…
We’re concerned not enough is being done to protect the rights of landholders when it comes to the development and operation of transmission lines across farmland. VFF President Emma Germano said the Essential Service Commission’s (ESC) newly released Land Access…
Farmers need to be aware a the new area of legal risk. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC) have new powers that commenced from 12 December 2023, which require employers to comply with a duty to proactively prevent sexual harassment…
Farming communities have been betrayed as the Albanese Government secured changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan in the Senate recently. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the Albanese Government had trampled over previous commitments it had made to…
This week we helped launch Victoria’s Biosecurity Strategy, which acts a vital safety net to help protect our multi-billion dollar agriculture industry. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta joined fellow Biosecurity Reference Group members, including Victorian Agriculture Minister Ros Spence at the…
Thanks to the efforts of the VFF, Telstra have considered and agreed to deferring upgrades to mobile phone towers at Minyip, Warracknabeal and Dimboola until after the harvest season. It’s critical that farmers have mobile connectivity during this time to…
By previously having your say during the initial round of consultation, you’ve already help to guide us through the process.
Now we’re again asking you to have your say on the second draft of the VFF Constitution, that has been drafted by your previous feedback.
It’s encouraged before having your say, to read the below documents to help ensure your feedback is the most useful it can be.